Community Calendar

MUSIC

CHAD PRATHER

8:00pm-9:30pm, 645 Main Street

Chad Prather was entertaining audiences on television as early as two years old. The desire to be onstage started early. He began acting at the age more...0 of 6 and by the age of 20 he was traveling all over the world - from Africa to Southeast Asia, from Russia to Central America - using his communication skills to influence international leaders with humor and inspiration. Eventually Prather's communication skills opened doors for him to move into the corporate arena of motivational speaking and writing. Prather is known for his way with words. He is a comedian, armchair philosopher, musician, and observational humorist. He is often referred to as ""the modern day Will Rogers."" He is a fast-talking combination of Lewis Grizzard and Jeff Foxworthy. Originally from Augusta, GA Chad now calls the Fort Worth, TX area home. He grew up working with horses (an industry he is actively involved in) and is often recognized by his ever-present cowboy hat. His social media viral video are counted in the hundreds of millions. Many recognize him from his fast talking, rapid fire rants from the front seat of his truck. CNN has labeled him the ""Pick-up Pundit"" and Fox News' Tucker Carlson has called Prather, ""supernaturally articulate."" He is known for his comedic family stories told from an adult perspective onstage. Prather has made numerous appearances on Fox News, CNN, A&E, The Blaze, MSN and has been featured in magazines from Southern Living to Nash Country Weekly. He is the host of Ride TV's ""It's My Backyard"" and ""Chad Prather's Comedy Shootout."" His wildly successful 2016 ""Kings of Cowtown Comedy Tour"" was a hit and his current ""Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour"" is selling out theaters all over America. He is one of the country's fastest rising and talked about comedians and entertainers.

MUSIC

Los Dos Gatos

9:30pm-1:30am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Local Rock

MUSIC

Arturo Sandoval Ten Time Grammy Award Winner

7:30pm-9:30pm, 645 Main Street

Cuban-American trumpeter ARTURO SANDOVAL, one of the most dynamic and vivacious entertainers of our time, and a protégé of the more...0 legendary jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, is a brilliant, multifaceted and renowned musician. Arturo Sandoval has won 10 Grammy Awards and was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. He received an Emmy Award for his composing work on the underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, “For Love or Country” starring Andy Garcia as Arturo. He has performed at The Whitehouse and the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle. Mr Sandoval has recorded 32 albums as a leader, and 36 more in collaboration with other prominent artists. He is a composer, arranger and conductor with multiple film credits, a ballet score, and performances with symphonies here and in Europe. He’s a six time Billboard Award winner and received the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Award. Don’t miss this virtuoso and his six piece band at The Historic Avalon Theatre.

FILM

7:30pm-9:45pm, 645 Main Street

Shop or dine downtown anytime on Tuesday and bring us your receipt to see the 7:30 pm movie for free! One admission for every $5 spent. Admission is more...0 $7 without a receipt. Receipts must be same day and date as the movie. For more information or questions please call 970-263-5700. Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women each determined to live life on their own terms. Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh General Admission Only Rated: PG 2h 15min Drama, Romance

FILM

SPIRITUAL

7:30pm-9:30pm, 645 Main Street

The Avalon Theatre presents a five-week film series on Wednesday evenings. Our focus on out of the ordinary films is sure to surprise and delight more...0 movie-goers. Join us for one or purchase a pass for all five and get one film free! Agnès Varda, photographer, installation artist and pioneer of the Nouvelle Vague, is an institution of French cinema. Taking a seat on a theatre stage, she uses photos and film excerpts to provide an insight into her unorthodox oeuvre. Stars: Agnès Varda, Sandrine Bonnaire, Hervé Chandès General Admission Only Not Rated 1h 55min Documentary, Biography *Student price available at Box Office with student ID.

GENERAL

Bone Marrow Donor Drive

2:00pm-5:00pm, 772 Horizon Dr

This is a simple cheek swab, those who are lucky enough to become a bone marrow or stem cell donor will feel like a superstar hero for a lifetime.

GENERAL

VISUAL ARTS

It Gets Better Every Day

8:00pm-10:00pm, 645 Main Street

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 1 at 10 am. Live Nation Presents Lewis Black Live at the Historic Avalon Theatre! Known as the king of the rant, more...0 LEWIS BLACK uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.

MUSIC

Wave 11

9:30pm-1:00am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Local Rock/Reggae/Jam

CLASSES/LECTURES

GENERAL

3:30pm-5:00pm, 740 Gunnison Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501

Got cats? Feeding cats? Seeing cats? Come learn how to be part of the solution to the cat overpopulation by properly using Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) more...0 to manage the feral and free roaming cats in your neighborhood! Gain access to resources, including free spay/neuter, free trap rentals, expert advice, best practices, and more. All basic steps of TNR will be covered, including trapping, feeding, getting the cats fixed, working with neighbors and more. Written materials will be provided and TNR techniques demonstrated. Please RSVP to catproject@rhhumanesociety.org

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 645 Main Street

Thomas Loewenheim performs Dvorák’s “supreme” Cello Concerto in a weekend of performances also featuring Schubert’s more...0 homage to Beethoven, his “Great C Major” Symphony No. 9.